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  • June 4Graduation will be held on Sat. June 14, @ the VBCC @1 p.m.
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  • May 19SOL testing will take place Tuesday, May 27 - Friday, May 30. The test & adjusted schedule can be found on the CHS website.
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Government students hold Mock Election, photo gallery

Aiden Dougherty and Hank Brown • November 7, 2024
Yahir Nieves
GOVERNMENT TEACHERS SET up a mock election for students to practice voting. Government students have been working on a project to help convince each other which candidates to vote for.
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CHARLIE KIRK SPEAKS with attendees at the 2019 Teen Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. As Kirk became more popular, his speaking engagements doubled, allowing him the opportunity to debate college students, as he was supposed to do at Virginia Tech.
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SENIOR AVA ALTAMURA prepares for an Advanced Placement (AP) test on Monday, May 5. To get ahead, she uses practice passages given by her teacher.
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OFFICER LACLAIRE RECEIVED the Teacher Assistant of the Year award for his hard work and determination to keep students safe. Every student in the school appreciates his dedication to their well being; his kindness and perseverance never goes unnoticed.
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AERIAL VIEW CAPTURES the future VB Trail, showcasing its planned path through the city’s landscape. It will span from the Oceanfront to Norfolk.
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FALCON OPERATION SMILE student members cheered on the young runners who participated in the Final Mile. Although the weather was not the best, the event was successful.
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THE DISPLAY SHOWCASES the insignia and seal of the mother association of the Spanish National Honor Society. The signature colors include red and gold.
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BRYCEN WIDHALM DRILLS the game-winning field goal to seal the victory against Landstown High School. The team rushed the field as the winning kick flew through the uprights.
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THE FALCONS LACROSSE team breaks out of the huddle to face top opponent, the Eagles of Landstown High School The boys gained confidence after the coaches' motivational speech before the game, propelling them to a 15-0 victory.
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SENIOR BLAKE HESELIUS entertains his audience with a brilliant skit at Leadership Workshop earlier in the month. Heselius inspired the audience to create their own skits.
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SENIOR CURTIS BARTHOLOMEW stays on high alert while playing defense. The opponents are kept from scoring, thanks to Bartholomew's defense.
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SOPHOMORES SYDNEY HAFTEL and Rose Holland sport their matching navy blue sweaters paired with blue jeans. Sydney's french braided hair has been seen more often in the CHS hallways.
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JUNIOR ANDREW LUPIEN awards Officer Moran with his own CHS jersey, as a gift for his courageous acts over the years, as well as for helping him through a major loss. The national award, "dude, be nice", won by Moran, showed a humble and appreciative man, sitting on his throne as people within the school thanked him for all he does in and out of school.
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About the Contributors
Aiden Dougherty
Aiden Dougherty, Student Life Editor
I am senior Journalism II student. I enjoy going to the beach, surfing, and fishing with my friends. I am also part of the varsity wrestling team, pickleball club, and surf club.
Hank Brown
Hank Brown, Sports Editor
I’m Hank, and I am a senior Journalism III student. I play baseball for the school and hope to continue in college. I like to hang out with friends and spend time with family. My favorite thing to do is go skiing in the winter.
Yahir Nieves
Yahir Nieves, Photography Editor
I’m Yahir Nieves, and I’m a senior in Journalism II. I love to take pictures and I plan to be a professional photographer in the future. After graduation, my goal is to attend Old Dominion University. I like to sleep and eat food in my free time.